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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 31, 2025

Unprofitable Out-Of-State Coal Plants Costing Kentucky Electricity Customers

Behind the rates paid by the companies’ customers is a hidden cost that doesn’t show up on their bills. Customers receive electricity from two aging, out-of-state coal plants that lose a lot of money.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 09, 2025

Official In Ohio Power Plant Scandal Released From Prison

Matt Borges was convicted in 2023 in the House Bill 6 scandal, in which utility executives paid $61 million in bribes to top state officials in Ohio in exchange for a power plant bailout.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Oct. 03, 2025

Mon Power Customers May Get A Break, But Not Much

Mon Power is seeking approval from the West Virginia Public Service Commission for a slight reduction in fuel costs paid for by electricity customers.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Sep. 25, 2025

PSC Consumer Advocate: Revisit Appalachian Power's 'Bloated' Coal Supply

Appalachian Power’s coal supply. The consumer advocate says Appalachian Power’s coal inventory remains “bloated” and projects it will continue to cost electricity customers more than necessary.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Sep. 19, 2025

Mon Power Customers Are Paying For Costly Contract, Analysis Shows

Mon Power customers paid $10.3 million more for electricity than the market price from the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation from 2018 to 2024.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Sep. 17, 2025

Pricey Power From Out Of State Coal Plants: How We Found Out

Curtis Tate of West Virginia Public Broadcasting reported the story for the Appalachia-Mid-South Newsroom. He spoke with deputy managing editor John Boyle about his work.

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